Health and Fitness Articles

Men and Osteoporosis

by Ryan Halvorson

... is still “underdiagnosed and underreported” ( www.nof.org/men/index.htm ; retrieved May 21, 2008). Joan Pagano—an ...

Largely thought of as a female disease, osteoporosis currently affects 2 million men in the United States. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), an estimated 12 million more are at risk. Despite the large number affected, the NOF reports that osteoporosis in males is still “underdiagnosed and underreported” (www.nof.org/men/index.htm; retrieved May 21, 2008).

Got Calcium?

by Natalie Digate Muth, MPH, RD

Nutrition: Exploring the latest research on calcium, vitamin D and bone health.

... Resources National Osteoporosis Foundation: (http://www.nof.org/) Provides an abundance of information and resources about ... National Osteoporosis Foundation. 2007. Fast Facts. www.nof.org/osteoporosis/dis easefacts.htm ; retrieved May 30, 2007. ...

Conventional wisdom has long held that calcium plus vitamin D offers the best antidote for age-related bone loss. In fact, those ubiquitous “Got Milk” commercials boast of the calcium-rich beverage’s ability to strengthen bones. And some research suggests that both calcium and vitamin D play a critical role in maintaining bone health (Heaney 2007). Since calcium is a building bloc...

Body Knowledge: Modifying Pilates for Clients With Osteoporosis

... National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). 2005. Fast facts. www.nof.org/osteoporosis/diseasefacts.htm; retrieved February 3, 2005. ...

One in every 2 women and 1 in every 4 men aged 50 or older will suffer an osteoporosis-related hip, spine or wrist fracture during their lives (National Osteoporosis Foundation [NOF] 2005). Among women over 50, 1 in every 2 who walk into your classes has low bone density and is at risk for fracture (NOF 2005).

Modifying Pilates for Clients With Osteoporosis

... exercise programs.) National Osteoporosis Foundation, www.nof.org. Pilates Method Alliance, www.pilatesmethodalliance.org. U.S. ... National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF). 2005. Fast facts. www.nof.org/osteoporosis/diseasefacts.htm; retrieved February 3, 2005. ...

Find out who is at risk for fracture and which exercises they should avoid.

Designing a Yoga Program for Active Seniors

... www.nhlbi.nih.gov National Osteoporosis Foundation: www.nof.org Leigh Crews is a Licensed Corporate Wellcoach and the owner ... Fast facts about osteoporosis. Retrieved 1/27/05 from www.nof.org/osteoporosis/diseasefacts.htm. Pirisi A. 2001. Take a deep ...

How a simple yoga practice can help alleviate symptoms of arthritis, hypertension and osteoporosis, three health conditions that typically affect older adults.

Reminders Appropriate as Osteoporosis Awareness Month Nears

by Sean White

... visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation Web site at www.nof.org. (Disabilities and Diseases, Special Populations) ...

National Osteoporosis Awareness Month may be next month, but reminders about enhancing bone health are always appropriate. For example, you can remind your clients that the best defense against osteoporosis is to develop strong bones, especially before the age of 30, and that regular exercise has been shown to encourage bone growth throughout life.

Working Out Through Menopause

... menopause, contact the National Osteoporosis Foundation, www.nof.org ; the National Women’s Health Resource Center, ...

For many women, menopause is uncomfortable. Drops in estrogen levels can trigger mood swings, hot flashes, weight gain, sleep loss or fatigue. Menopause is also associated with an increased risk for osteoporosis and heart disease. The good news? Research shows that exercise can help. Karen Bram, a fitness professional in Gainesville, Florida, lists some good reasons to work out during this life stage and offers tips on how to approach an exercise program.